Shimla, May 10 -- Himachal Pradesh has taken a significant step towards modernising its agricultural sector by integrating Geographic Information System (GIS) technology into the Him Krishi Yojna.

A state-level workshop held at the State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) in Mashobra brought together key stakeholders to discuss this advancement.

The workshop was attended by 70 officers from the Department of Agriculture, including Joint Directors, Deputy Directors, Subject Matter Specialists, and Sub-Divisional Soil Conservation Officers.Key figures such as C Paulrasu, Secretary (Agriculture); Kumad Singh, Director of Agriculture; and Jagdish Purohit from GIZ were present to guide the discussions.

The pri...